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Updated regulations for measuring noise from outdoor equipment - like compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes and generators - have been laid in Parliament and ...
Updated regulations cover measuring noise from outdoor equipment, including compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes, and generators.
The updated regulations come into force on 13 April 2026.
The new regulations introduce "new methods for measuring airborne noise emissions."
The regulations align with "technical progress."
The regulations simplify "procedures for manufacturers."
The UK regulations align with updates to EU Directive 2000/14/EC.
The UK regulations incorporate changes from Directive (EU) 2024/2839.
IOA broadly supported alignment with EU standards.
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Updated regulations for measuring noise from outdoor equipment - like compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes and generators - have been laid in Parliament and come into force on 13 April 2026. These bring in new methods for measuring airborne noise emissions, aligning with technical progress and simplifying procedures for manufacturers. They also bring UK regulations in line with updates to EU Directive 2000/14/EC, incorporating changes from Directive (EU) 2024/2839. In submitting evidence on the proposed measures IOA broadly supported alignment with EU standards as crucial in retaining market access.
As Noise Action Week winds up, IOA are highlighting how a career in acoustics shapes the sound of our world and action to manage noise impacts us every day
The 2026 IOA Awards Lunch celebrated outstanding achievements, industry contributions, and valuable networking in York.
A review of reporting for workplace injury asks if work related hearing loss should be a reportable injury
The Association of Noise Consultants with input from IOA and CIEH representatives, seek comment on draft guidance on managing noise from dog kennels
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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